Zero Title: Zero
Author: Amedia (amedia@fanfic.tv)
Word Count: 152
Rating: G
Summary: Cain gets surprising news.
Note: Initially posted on livejournal on 12/8/2009.
Response to diabolicalfiend's request "Zero and Lonot, preferably with Zero respectfully insulting Lonot" for the DeMilo's Wagon commentfic exchange.
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by Imagiquest Entertainment. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Azkadellia strode away, having made it clear that Lonot's most recent failure had taxed her remaining patience. Once she was gone, Zero chuckled.
Lonot rounded on him. "What's so funny?"
"I'm just glad I'm not you."
Lonot turned away. "You have a point there," he said. He looked shaken, older than Zero had ever seen him.
"Cheer up," said Zero. "You're indispensable, aren't you? What were her words at the medal ceremony - 'our most loyal friend,' isn't that right?" He pretended to look thoughtful. "Oh, no, wait. Those weren't HER words."
Lonot flushed red. "How dare you--" he broke off and strode away, mumbling "insolent puppy" under his breath.
Zero watched him go; any pity he had once felt for Lonot was long since overshadowed by contempt. Lonot won't last much longer, he thought. Then I'll have to deal with the Sorceress directly. Fear and excitement both stirred within him.
THE END
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